At the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry said he’d make a decision on his political future in June. Perry also talked about Michael Williams, who will replace Robert Scott as head of the Texas Education Agency.
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Video: At Convention, Abbott Blasts Redistricting Decision
At the Republican National Convention, Attorney General Greg Abbott said he was “offended” by a D.C. court’s recent decision to reject redistricting maps approved by the Legislature.
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Video: State Sen. Dan Patrick Talks Vouchers at Convention
At the Republican National Convention, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, talks about a potential school voucher program. “You shouldn’t be locked into a poor-performing school because that’s where you happen to live,” he said.
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Video: Straus Talks About Education, Drought at GOP Convention
At the Republican National Convention, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, talks about the challenges ahead for the 2013 legislative session, including the issues of public education and drought.
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Video: Gov. Rick Perry Makes the Rounds in Florida
Throughout the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry stayed busy shaking hands and meeting with delegates. He also further spelled out what the months ahead look like for him both politically and professionally.
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Perry Tells Texas GOP Delegates He’ll Fight for Romney
Gov. Rick Perry got a thunderous reception Thursday when he spoke to the Republican convention’s Texas delegation. Perry said he’d do anything former rival Mitt Romney asks him to do to help Romney take the White House.
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Weekend Insider: RNC Convention, Texas School Demographics
In this edition of the Weekend Insider: We check in with Jay Root on the road at the Republican National Convention, and Morgan Smith looks at the changing demographics in Texas public schools.
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Video: GOP Delegates Shift Focus to Fall Campaign
On Tuesday, the Republican National Convention made it official, nominating Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan for the GOP’s presidential ticket. As the convention winds down, delegates are setting their sights on the general election.
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GOP Delegates Talk About Getting New Blood in ’14
Many Texas party activists at the Republican National Convention say they have supported the same state leaders time and time again. But now, they are ready for a change in management.
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George P. Bush Pushing GOP’s Hispanic Outreach
George P. Bush, nephew and grandson of two former presidents, is stepping up his efforts to drive more Hispanics into the Texas Republican Party.
